Government Initiates Offer for Sale of NHPC Equity Shares through Stock Exchanges
The President of India, acting through the Ministry of Power, has initiated an offer for the sale of equity shares in NHPC Limited (NHPC). The sale is being conducted via the stock exchange mechanism and includes a base offer with an option for oversuscription, alongside a dedicated employee share offering.The government's proposal involves selling up to 30,13,51,044 equity shares, which represents 3.00% of the paid-up equity share capital of NHPC Ltd. The offer also includes an Oversubscription Option for an additional 30,13,51,044 equity shares (representing a further 3.00%), bringing the total potential sale to 6.00% of the company's paid-up equity share capital as on March 31, 2026.
In addition to the general market offer, up to 90,40,530 equity shares may be offered to eligible employees of NHPC Ltd., in line with OFS guidelines. Employees are eligible to apply for up to 2,500,000 shares, though bids from them will initially be considered for allocation up to R200,000 only.
The sale transaction details and the current holdings of the Seller are as follows:
| Indicator | Before Sale Holding | Sale Details | After Sale Holding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Equity Shares (Voting) | 6,77,01,46,458 (67.40%) | 60,38,47,814 shares (6.01%) | 6,16,62,98,644 (61.39%) |
| Total Equity Shares in Company | 10,04,50,34,805 | N/A | 10,04,50,34,805 |
The offer for sale was announced on June 2, 2026. The designated dates for the public and non-retail investors to receive allotment are set for June 2, 2026, and June 3, 2026.
Prior to this disposal, the Seller held 67.40% of the total diluted share/voting capital of NHPC Ltd. The sale is expected to reduce the Seller's stake to 61.39% following the transaction.
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